Story
This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1960 by Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co..
Historical Notes
George Schneider (July 2026) Writes: Originally an open-deck vehicle ferry, her conversion to an open-deck sightseeing boat set the pace for many newly constructed tour boats on the Chicago River, where architecture is one of the main attractions and skyscrapers tower high above the banks of the River.
Owners & Masters
In 1961 she was owned by Arni J. Richter, founder of the Washington Island Ferry Line.
In 1965-2003 she was owned by Washington Island Ferry Lines Inc., Milwaukee WI USA.
In 2004-2026 she was owned by Shoreline Marine Co., Chicago IL USA.
Rebuilds
2006
Repower
By 2026 she was rated at 460 HP.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1961-1989)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 10 July 2026)
- Workboat magazine, November 2006, Page 28.
